Loyalty. Nerdy stuff. Singing in Italian. Mopping. Crosswords. Changing light bulbs. I could sing to you. I get paid to do it, occasionally.

The first things people usually notice about me

I am devilishly handsome. Oh, and sorta tall.

Favorite books, movies, shows, music, and food

Books:WoolDune (series)Ender's GameA Song of Ice and Fire (series)The Old Man and the SeaWelcome to the Monkey HouseHitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxySkeleton CrewTreasure IslandLord of the RingsThe Past Through TomorrowThe Sentinel

I love Science Fiction – especially anything by Robert Heinlein, Asimov, or Arthur C. Clark. Also, four of these are short story collections, so I should mention that I love short stories. If you really want to know, read the story "The Last Question", by Asimov. 10 minutes well spent, and if you like it, we should get on just fine.

Why did we give up on water wheels? Put a few of those on the Chicago skyscrapers, see what happens. How can I make my 20'x23' patch of backyard awesome? Is there a Brown Dwarf star (Nemesis) at the edge of the solar system? Why do I dream that I am a Salmon?

On a typical Friday night I am

Working or reading.

The most private thing I’m willing to admit

I have a bit of OCD, and the sounds of a harbor can bring a tear to my eye.

You should message me if

You can hold an intelligent conversation, you don't mind nerds, and you have a song in your heart. Bonus points if you don't get sea sick and like robots.